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Pudding vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pudding and hash browns

  • Pudding is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Hash browns cover your daily sodium needs 20% more than pudding.
  • The amount of sodium in pudding is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.7%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +441%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +855.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3047.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 5.665g 37%
Fats 3.15g 17.04g 21%
Sodium 98mg 566mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 7.827g 18%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.186mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.838mg 11%
Calcium 106mg 19mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.038mg 9%
Calories 120kcal 272kcal 8%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.137mg 8%
Fiber 0.8g 2.7g 8%
Selenium 3.7µg 0.4µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Potassium 150mg 355mg 6%
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 19.64g 28.88g 3%
Saturated fat 1.81g 2.54g 3%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.158mg 3%
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Phosphorus 87mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.38mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.36mg 1%
Choline 11.3mg 17.8mg 1%
Protein 3.16g 2.58g 1%
Copper 0.111mg 0.1mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 11.96g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pudding
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.